Taylor Swift’s latest album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department,’ has received mixed reviews from critics, marking a rare misstep for the pop superstar who has become accustomed to universal praise for her previous work. While some critics have praised Swift’s songwriting and the album’s occasional sensitivity, others have highlighted its excessive length, over-reliance on Jack Antonoff’s synth-pop sound, and repetitive lyrical themes. Despite the middling critical reception, the album has been a commercial success, becoming the most-streamed album in its first day on Amazon Music and Spotify and breaking records for first-day streams on Apple Music.
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Taylor Swift’s latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, has garnered both critical acclaim and harsh criticism. Despite breaking several Spotify records and receiving positive reviews from publications like Rolling Stone and The Independent, the album has also drawn criticism for its lyrics, production, and overall aesthetic.
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